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Looking for the beaches with the bluest water in Corfu

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xmelissaa

xmelissaa

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Hey hey everyone! I’m trying to find some insta-worthy blue waters in Corfu. What are some of the top beaches you’ve been to in Corfu and where would you go again? This is the type of beach i’m looking for


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The Canal beach in Corfu is one I can think of:

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Palaiokastritsa! Wow I hope I spelled that right LOL. This beach has some of the bluest water’s i’ve ever seen!
 
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For sure Palaiokastritsa is one of your best options. I went a few years ago and took such beautiful pictures, they're framed in my living room and everyone thinks they were taken by a for professional photographer ahaha.
 
Barbati, Dassia are 2 beautiful bluest water totally Amazing. You will Love it there.
 

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lisaV said:
Barbati, Dassia are 2 beautiful bluest water totally Amazing. You will Love it there.
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Yesss! I love dassia, it has some of the best water sports at dassia ski club
 
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